casual
casual definition
casu·al (kaz̸h′o̵̅o̅ əl)
adjective
- happening by chance; not planned; incidental a casual visit
- happening, active, etc. at irregular intervals; occasional a casual worker
- slight or superficial a casual acquaintance
- careless or cursory far too casual in his methods
- nonchalant; dispassionate affecting casual unconcern
- informal or relaxed a casual atmosphere
- designed for informal occasions or use casual clothes
Etymology: ME & OFr casuel < LL casualis, by chance < L casus, chance, event: see case
noun
- one who does something only occasionally or temporarily, esp. a casual worker
- shoes, clothes, etc. designed for informal occasions
- Mil. a person temporarily attached to a unit, awaiting a permanent assignment or transportation
Related Forms:
- casually cas′u·ally adverb
- casualness cas′u·al·ness noun
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